Kristaps Porzingis withdraws from FIBA World Cup due to foot injury
Definitely not what you want to see after the Celtics just traded for and signed Porzingis to an extension. Especially considering what happened with Danailo Gallinari last offseason. Plantar fasciitis is reportedly the culprit.Personally I would have made the extension signing date post World Cup.
— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) August 15, 2023
Hopefully it's nothing major and he's just being extra cautious. https://t.co/5lzrYIZs1W
Google translation:Ir grūti, es jūtos ļoti atbildīgs savu un Latvijas valstsvienības atbalstītāju priekšā, taču ir pieņemts lēmums, ka es nespēlēšu Pasaules kausā.
— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) August 15, 2023
Pēc vairāku nedēļu atlabšanas procesa un atkārtota MRI izmeklējuma, vēl joprojām pēdas plantārais fascīts man neļauj atrasties uz… pic.twitter.com/mvyk4Dj8lU
It is difficult, I feel very responsible to myself and the supporters of the Latvian national team, but a decision has been made that I will not play in the World Cup.
After several weeks of recovery and a repeat MRI examination, the plantar fasciitis of my foot still prevents me from being on the field in full readiness.
This joint decision has been made by both the medical staff and coaching staff of the national team, as well as the Celtics team - with the advice and opinion that it is now necessary to continue the recovery process.
Such a decision is not easy to make, but I promise that I will be there and support the team as much as I can.
Our land - Latvia! 🇱🇻💪
Hopefully this doesn't remain a nagging issue for the Latvian big man during his upcoming Celtics tenure. We will keep you posted with any updates.
Update:
#NEBHInjuryReport Kristaps Porzingis has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He will engage in a four-to-six-week rehab program, and is expected to be cleared for the start of training camp.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 16, 2023
